While it may be a few years before you will actually apply to colleges, it's always a good idea to practice your application essay. Many universities have unique essay prompts meant to gain insight into the personality and creativity of applicants. Although they vary in format and criteria, these essays are essential a form of introduction. Read through the "The College Admissions Essay" and selected first lines of successful essays before you dive in and begin your own.
Not Just for College
These admissions essays are not just for satisfying college application requirements. Write several and keep them handy for applying for scholarships, internships, special programs or essay writing contests for personal essays.
Not Just for College
These admissions essays are not just for satisfying college application requirements. Write several and keep them handy for applying for scholarships, internships, special programs or essay writing contests for personal essays.First lines of Stanford University application esssays.
College Admissions Prompts: Craft creative responses to these actual college admission prompts.
Read an example essay, critique, and revision.